Manager, Technology VMO - Remote

Logistics at full potential. 

At GXO, we’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you’ll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.

As the Manager, VMO IT Category Management, you will support the Information Technology Vendor Management Office (VMO), lead the creation of the sourcing strategy, drive the strategic relationships with suppliers and senior internal stakeholders and build collaboration within and across organizational boundaries. You will be a trusted advisor in strategic sourcing and vendor management initiatives and work side-by-side with internal stakeholders and external suppliers globally.

Pay, benefits and more.

We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Support the vision and mission of the IT Vendor Management Office (VMO)
• Seek out and propose commercially beneficial opportunities using market and business knowledge for all IT requirements and assigned suppliers
• Effectively communicate implemented solutions to all levels
• Manage compliance of technology purchases against appointed suppliers and identify opportunities for appointed supplier growth
• Create and implement approved savings strategies and projects
• Exercise global collaboration to deliver best in class solutions, technically and commercially
• Manage the relationship between all appropriate internal and external contacts
• Make suggestions for and ensure IT procurement initiatives and strategies are maximized
• Provide key reporting with correct level of details to the appropriate audience
• Ensure documented audit trails of all negotiations and agreements are retained
• Liaise with Legal department and other internal functions to ensure proposed agreements are appropriate and effective
• Manage RFPs summarizing and making recommendations of supplier appointment
• Deliver and implement best-in-class technology solutions with best-in-class commercials

• Monitor market intelligence through benchmarking and engagement with third-party advisors

What you need to succeed at GXO:

At a minimum, you’ll need:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work or military experience
• 5 years of experience as part in a procurement, VMO or shared services team
• Expertise in IT, specifically with the acquisition of software (global use), software renewals, on-premises, hosted, SaaS solutions and the various types of licenses available
• Experience working in a VMO team
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

It’d be great if you also have:

• Contracting and supplier management experience with small, medium and large vendors globally
• Experience running vendor performance review including QBRs
• Skills with using tools such as Coupa or other sourcing tools
• Experience managing software resellers
• Experience in reviewing and negotiating contracts, agreements, SLAs, RFIs, RFPs, etc.
• Ability to negotiate and meet savings targets while ensuring longer term strategic supplier partnerships can be established

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

GXO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with GXO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.